Consent and the CQC
A care home for over one hundred people has recently been been rated inadequate by the CQC. Among a range of reasons, the inspection report states:
‘Some people’s records to consent to receiving care and treatment, taking photographs, and sharing of their information was signed for by staff members. Having staff sign consent forms on behalf of people, without lawful authority or proper assessment of capacity, undermines the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA).’
Download the report from: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-4565795468?referer=widget3
The CQC inspects care providers on their use and application of Consent and MCA under Regulation 11 (Need for consent). It can prosecute care providers for a breach of this regulation or a breach of part of the regulation and can move directly to prosecution without first serving a Warning Notice.
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